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JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – The pilgrim group consisting of retired TNI soldiers and their mass followers could not enter the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery, Pancoran, Jakarta, Wednesday (30/9/2020) afternoon.
The crowd seemed too large, causing a crowd.
Quoted from Warta Kota, the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery is closely guarded by TNI and police personnel.
Gatot and a number of retired officers had an argument with the Dandim 0504 / South Jakarta, Colonel inf Ucu Yustia when they were about to enter the tomb area.
“This is in the grave of the hero, yes, you have the Sapta Marga oath of warriors. You are responsible to God Almighty that we retirees will respect the heroes who became victims of the G30S / PKI,” said Gatot to Ucu.
The Dandim emphasized that he was only carrying out his duties and did not mean to prohibit Gatot and his retired officers from coming to the graves of heroes.
“We are only carrying out our duties to comply with health protocols,” replied Colonel Ucu.
Ucu said there should be no crowds according to health protocols.
It says, only 30 people can enter once to make a pilgrimage
“I appreciate that,” said Gatot when he heard that 30 people could enter the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery.
After a tough debate, the group was finally allowed to enter with a maximum of 30 people per group.
For about 20 minutes Gatot came to the graves of the heroes at a moment which they called an act of commemorating the rebellion of the 30 September PKI Movement.
Laksanama Madya (Purn) Suharto as the chairman of the retired National Guard of Sovereignty who was reading a statement before a number of mass organizations was prevented by Ucu.
Ucu tried to grab a paper containing P2KN’s statement of stance, causing a minor riot.
There was a push and shove between Ucu and the person behind Suharto while trying to stop Suharto’s speech.
“Just a moment, a moment,” said the man who tried to block Ucu when he wanted to stop Suharto from making a speech.
“This is the Heroes Cemetery. Don’t take it into politics, “said Ucu.
“Not brought into politics. We are Indonesian citizens. Right (to speak), ”said the man with the red beret.
“I’m just doing my job, sir. I am in charge of the area here, “added Ucu.
A woman also asks Ucu to let Ucu speak.
At that time, Laksdya Suharto explained that P2KN, consisting of retired officers, both Pati, Pamen Pama and NCO, would be committed to maintaining national sovereignty and going hand in hand with the community.
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Not long after that, a group of retired TNI officers disbanded. They returned to their respective residences.
Clashes broke out
Clashes between masses of pilgrims and demonstrators at the Heroes Cemetery, Kalibata resulted in car damage.
The glass of the transport car numbered M01 with the route Kampung Melayu – Senen was broken.
One of the eye witnesses at the location, Iwan, said the clashes occurred after Gatot Nurmantyo made a pilgrimage and sowed flowers.
“A clash occurred when Mr. Gatot left by car. His position was that there were more demonstrators. Then there were the screams of the masses of pilgrims. “What are you doing to obstruct the pilgrimage activities”, “said Iwan, imitating the mass action of pilgrims when contacted by Kompas.com, Wednesday night.
Then, from the direction of the pilgrim mass, someone was seen throwing bottles and stones.
Crowds of pilgrims were also seen chasing public transport cars and hitting the glass of the car with bamboo until it broke.
“The car was destroyed carrying the demonstrators. The police and TNI broke up the clash,” added Iwan.
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